The Smart Toast 2-Slice brings genuine innovation to a simple appliance. The intelligent one-touch auto-lowering mechanism gently lowers your bread into the toasting chamber rather than you dropping it in, which protects delicate artisanal loaves, bagels, and pastries from damage. The extra-wide slots accommodate thicker bread without jamming, and the LED progress indicator shows exactly what's happening inside so you can dial in your ideal browning level. The 'A Bit More' button extends toasting without resetting if you need just a touch more colour, whilst 'A Quick Look' lets you peek at progress without interrupting the cycle. Dedicated fruit loaf, crumpet, and frozen buttons take the guesswork out of those specific tasks. The automated lowering also means the toast rises gently when it's done, and the front-facing crumb tray pulls out cleanly with no mess. It's the kind of toaster that feels like someone actually thought about how you use it rather than just making the same machine everyone else makes.
FEATURES
Intelligent one-touch auto-lowering: Bread lowers gently into the toasting chamber and rises automatically when finished, protecting delicate artisanal bread, bagels, and pastries from dropping damage.
Extra-wide slots: Accommodates larger artisanal bread, thick bagels, and dense pastries without jamming, solving the common problem of standard toaster slots being too narrow.
LED browning progress display: Shows exactly what's happening inside your toaster as it toasts, so you can dial in your ideal browning level with confidence rather than guessing.
'A Bit More' and 'A Quick Look' buttons: 'A Bit More' extends toasting without resetting the cycle for just a touch more colour, whilst 'A Quick Look' lets you peek at progress without interrupting.
Dedicated bread type buttons: Optimised settings for fruit loaf, crumpet, and frozen bread ensure consistent results without manual adjustment, removing the guesswork from speciality toasting.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: 2-slice toaster with intelligent auto-lowering
Width: 29.5 cm
Depth: 21.8 cm
Height: 19.1 cm
Material: Brushed die-cast metal body
Slice capacity: 2 slices
Slot width: Extra-wide
Browning settings: 5 settings
Browning display: LED progress indicator
Auto-lowering mechanism: Intelligent one-touch auto-lowering and automatic raising
Speciality functions: 'A Bit More', 'A Quick Look' (Lift & Look), fruit loaf, crumpet, frozen (defrost)
Fruit loaf button: Yes, optimised for fruit bread
Crumpet button: Yes, optimised for crumpets
Frozen button: Yes, optimised for frozen bread
'A Bit More' function: Yes, extends toasting without reset
'A Quick Look' function: Yes, allows checking progress without interrupting cycle
Crumb tray: Front-facing removable tray
Power: 840-1000 W
Voltage: 220-240 V / 50 Hz
Warranty: 2-year repair, replace or refund guarantee
CARE
Regular crumb tray emptying: Pull out the front-facing crumb tray regularly to prevent crumb buildup. Tip it into the dustbin and slide it back in. Regular emptying keeps the toaster working cleanly and prevents crumbs from accumulating inside the heating elements.
Cleaning the exterior: Wipe the brushed die-cast metal body with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. Avoid abrasive materials that could scratch the finish. For stubborn marks, use a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately.
Auto-lowering mechanism care: The auto-lowering mechanism should lower and raise smoothly. If it becomes sluggish or doesn't lower completely, check that the crumb tray is properly inserted and that no crumbs are blocking the mechanism. Never force the mechanism or insert objects into the slots.
Avoiding moisture and damage: Never immerse the toaster in water or pour water inside. Keep it away from splashes and steam from kettles or cooking. Water can damage heating elements and the auto-lowering mechanism. Never use metal objects to extract stuck bread.
Storage and positioning: Store the toaster on a dry, stable surface away from water sources and heat. Ensure the toaster is unplugged before cleaning or moving it. Allow the toaster to cool for several minutes after use before cleaning the crumb tray. Keep the slots clear of obstructions.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What's the auto-lowering actually for, and does it make a real difference?
The auto-lowering mechanism lowers bread gently into the chamber and raises it when finished, rather than you dropping it in. For delicate artisanal bread, thick bagels, and croissants, this prevents the bread from getting damaged or jammed. It also means the toast emerges gently rather than popping up violently, which is actually nicer.
Will thicker bread actually fit without jamming?
Yes, the extra-wide slots are specifically designed for artisanal bread, thick-cut bagels, and dense pastries. They're noticeably wider than standard toaster slots. The auto-lowering mechanism helps position the bread properly too, so you're not forcing it in or hoping it doesn't stick.
What's 'A Quick Look' and how is it different from 'A Bit More'?
'A Quick Look' (or 'Lift & Look') lets you peek at your toast mid-cycle without interrupting the toasting. 'A Bit More' extends the toasting time without resetting. They're two different solutions: 'A Quick Look' is for checking, 'A Bit More' is for extending if you checked and decided you need more.
Is this worth buying over a standard toaster?
If you eat varied bread types, the auto-lowering and extra-wide slots genuinely make a difference. The auto-lowering is particularly useful for bagels and delicate pastries. If you only toast standard sliced bread, a basic toaster does the job. But if you bake or buy quality bread, the extra features earn their place.